From May 13, 2013: Recently we had our eyes on a nice sleeper
LS1 powered Nova, complete with granny wheels, but after getting a boost from a famous third party website the little Chevy's price went supernova and it sold for a lofty $19,500. This was a premium price that we at Daily Turismo reserve for exotics like
Goonsquad Porsche 911s,
Fatlace Alfa GTVs and
550 hp Audi RS4s....not that this helps our credibility in the least bit ... ahem ... moving on. We passed on featuring the Nova but were able to find another LS wrapped in a super vintage sleeper shell...find this
1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85 w/ fuel injected LQ4 GM V8 for sale in Watertown, WI currently bidding on ebay for $3,550 with 3 days to go.
Tip from Oldsmobuick.
Update, Oct. 24 2013: This car apparently didn't sell on ebay, and was recently spotted by reader Art C. posted
here on craigslist in Oconomowoc, WI. Looks like the same pictures are being used, a parts car is included (if desired) and the asking price is $6500...or is that $7500 (the ad lists both)? Either way, seems like a really decent sleeper muscle coupe for the price, even if this is now the third time it's come up on our radar.
Thanks to Art for the re-tip!
As an apology to all of you readers for the pink Studebaker Avanteaf thing the other day, I wanna post an engine swap that is properly done. Something that'll put a smile on your face and black stripes on the ground. Like a 9 second Geo Tracker. Find this 1993 Geo Tracker LQ4 Turbo here on eBay with starting bid of $10,000 and buy-it-now for $14,500.
The third generation Pontiac Firebird (1982-1992) might not have the cool looks of the earlier 1st (1967-1969) or 2nd gen (1970-1981) but it was certainly a better assembled and constructed automobile, and it wasn't as strangely styled as the 4th generation that replaced it. There is also the Knight Rider connection, which can be a good or bad thing depending on which way your hassel hoffs. Find this 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula with 6.0 LQ4 V8 offered for $7,200 in Perryville, MO.
The first generation Chevrolet Chevelle was based on GM's A-body platform and they are quite inexpensive in sedan form for a used classic daily driver. Unfortunately the driving dynamics, performance & fuel economy of a stock Chevelle is going to leave a bit to be desired from someone used to modern cars...unless..you pick up a restomodded version. Find this 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan restomod with Chevy LQ4 V8 offered for $16,800 in San Jose, CA via craigslist.